Katherine Mendelsohn
@katherinemend.bsky.social
Theatre dramaturg and stage-play translator (french-english). Mum. Word-lover. Reader.
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Thank you Artcena, Institut Francais London, & @sacdparis.bsky.social - for making over 20 years of theatre translations of contemporary Francophone plays into English possible. So proud to see extracts of 2 of my recent translations, LUNE and LEVIATHAN, in there.
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NEW: Welcome to the Great AI Bubble. Yes, it’s here. And yes, it’s going to burst.
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
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It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
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The Great AI Bubble
Yes, it's a bubble. And yes, it's going to burst.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
NEW: Welcome to the Great AI Bubble. Yes, it’s here. And yes, it’s going to burst.
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Pope Leo absolutely cooking
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
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‘The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what "works," but art opens up what is possible.’
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
‘The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what "works," but art opens up what is possible.’
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This one was in a Dunelm, I'm pretty sure there are other ones in supermarkets and other shops so keep an eye out!
The kids are not asking for much, I'll be getting these ones' toys!
I've had charities provide my presents when I was very young, so it means a lot that I am in a position to help!
The kids are not asking for much, I'll be getting these ones' toys!
I've had charities provide my presents when I was very young, so it means a lot that I am in a position to help!
November 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This one was in a Dunelm, I'm pretty sure there are other ones in supermarkets and other shops so keep an eye out!
The kids are not asking for much, I'll be getting these ones' toys!
I've had charities provide my presents when I was very young, so it means a lot that I am in a position to help!
The kids are not asking for much, I'll be getting these ones' toys!
I've had charities provide my presents when I was very young, so it means a lot that I am in a position to help!
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One of the most beautful rooms I've ever been in. Must be more than thirty years ago and it's still vivid.
🧵 This is the Old Library in Trinity College, Dublin. I spent much time there reading Celtic manuscripts to understand the culture & landscape of Ireland. This research is central to how I view & draw the world, as you can see if you scroll down in this thread! [1]
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
One of the most beautful rooms I've ever been in. Must be more than thirty years ago and it's still vivid.
Fantastic seeing Ramallah-based Penny Johnson and Raja Shehadeh taking part in #AyeWrite #Glasgow just now, talking about their brilliant book #Forgotten: Exploring Palestine's Hidden Memorials and Lost Histories
November 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Fantastic seeing Ramallah-based Penny Johnson and Raja Shehadeh taking part in #AyeWrite #Glasgow just now, talking about their brilliant book #Forgotten: Exploring Palestine's Hidden Memorials and Lost Histories
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Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth.
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth.
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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Speaking of the Pro-Cathedral, my favourite funny story about my Dublin granny.
Before he died leaving her a widow with five young children in England during the war, Granpa had given her a fur coat which was her prized possession. Nobody in the family had ever had a fur coat before...
After the
Before he died leaving her a widow with five young children in England during the war, Granpa had given her a fur coat which was her prized possession. Nobody in the family had ever had a fur coat before...
After the
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Speaking of the Pro-Cathedral, my favourite funny story about my Dublin granny.
Before he died leaving her a widow with five young children in England during the war, Granpa had given her a fur coat which was her prized possession. Nobody in the family had ever had a fur coat before...
After the
Before he died leaving her a widow with five young children in England during the war, Granpa had given her a fur coat which was her prized possession. Nobody in the family had ever had a fur coat before...
After the
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Costume designer John Bright says he feels “worry about the future” of the UK’s creative industries, suggesting skills training for creative careers has become too vague.
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Costume designer John Bright says he feels “worry about the future” of the UK’s creative industries, suggesting skills training for creative careers has become too vague.
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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🚨🚨 This is obviously true @eleanorrylance.bsky.social but regrettable that so few people seem to realise this. I did write a smaller piece in @eastangliabylines.co.uk two years ago on the quite meagre prospects for the UK to again accede as a member to the EU: eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🚨🚨 This is obviously true @eleanorrylance.bsky.social but regrettable that so few people seem to realise this. I did write a smaller piece in @eastangliabylines.co.uk two years ago on the quite meagre prospects for the UK to again accede as a member to the EU: eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
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in this week's newsletter! I offer to you the Superhero Movie Theory of why both Labour and the Tories have become unable to govern: youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/all-my-hob...
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
in this week's newsletter! I offer to you the Superhero Movie Theory of why both Labour and the Tories have become unable to govern: youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/all-my-hob...
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Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
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Daily Telegraph trying to rewrite history with the photo to accompany this article. Harold Wilson (Labour) was Prime Minister in 1975, followed by James Callaghan (Labour) in 1976. Thatcher did not become PM until 1979
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Daily Telegraph trying to rewrite history with the photo to accompany this article. Harold Wilson (Labour) was Prime Minister in 1975, followed by James Callaghan (Labour) in 1976. Thatcher did not become PM until 1979
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
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Christina's full post is available here: christinapagel.substack.com/p/informatio...
Information underpins Democracy – why the BBC must be defended
Recent events at the BBC have wide-reaching implications for our democracy - and the sooner we realise it, the better
christinapagel.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Christina's full post is available here: christinapagel.substack.com/p/informatio...
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🚨🚨 " The BBC is far from perfect but it remains the most trusted news source in the world. To live up to its promises, it needs more independence, not less. More secure funding, not less. It needs to be set free, not shackled; defended, not attacked." Great stuff by @chrischirp.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨🚨 " The BBC is far from perfect but it remains the most trusted news source in the world. To live up to its promises, it needs more independence, not less. More secure funding, not less. It needs to be set free, not shackled; defended, not attacked." Great stuff by @chrischirp.bsky.social
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Worryingly, families told the Eye, the county councillor responsible co-owns a private care company and they fear he may benefit from closure plans.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Worryingly, families told the Eye, the county councillor responsible co-owns a private care company and they fear he may benefit from closure plans.
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Reform in Lancashire threatens closing five day centres and five care homes, with “reprovision” forcing disabled or older adults (including a 106-year-old) into alternative support.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Reform in Lancashire threatens closing five day centres and five care homes, with “reprovision” forcing disabled or older adults (including a 106-year-old) into alternative support.
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Gemini, show me a good example of why the Americans need a decent healthcare system...
Actor James Van Der Beek is selling memorabilia from his film and television career, including Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, to help with the financial cost of his cancer treatment.
James Van Der Beek auctions 'Dawson's Creek' memorabilia to pay for cancer treatment
The actor was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2023.
nbcnews.to
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Gemini, show me a good example of why the Americans need a decent healthcare system...
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Sustainability initiative Theatre Green Book has become an independent not-for-profit organisation as it moves into a new, "ambitious phase".
Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/the...
Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/the...
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Sustainability initiative Theatre Green Book has become an independent not-for-profit organisation as it moves into a new, "ambitious phase".
Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/the...
Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/the...
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BBC5: The new BBC channel devoted solely to programmes about the BBC
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BBC5: The new BBC channel devoted solely to programmes about the BBC
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*Me quietly cheering on Lauren Boebert*
[record scratch/freeze frame]
"Yep, thats me. You're probably wondering how I ended up here"
[record scratch/freeze frame]
"Yep, thats me. You're probably wondering how I ended up here"
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
*Me quietly cheering on Lauren Boebert*
[record scratch/freeze frame]
"Yep, thats me. You're probably wondering how I ended up here"
[record scratch/freeze frame]
"Yep, thats me. You're probably wondering how I ended up here"